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Watchful eyes on government and politics in the Cape Fear region

At a Monday morning agenda briefing, Wilmington Councilwoman Laura Padgett asked city staff members to keep the council better informed about major events coming down the pipe. Specifically, Padgett asked that council members be made aware when the city is dealing with a controversial issue. “We need to know about it ahead of time,” she said. When Mayor Pro Tem Earl Sheridan asked if three to four weeks was appropriate, Padgett said yes. “Just a heads up,” added Councilman Neil… Read More »

At a November city council retreat, council members considered a hypothetical situation: what positive changes would you feature when showing off the city to a visiting CEO in 2017? The exercise was designed to focus city leaders on what they would like to see accomplished during the next five years. City staff tabulated all of the council member’s ideas and made a list of the top 10 tour stops. Here they are: Economic development Wilmington’s vibrant downtown Bridge across Cape… Read More »

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Watchful eyes on government and politics in the Cape Fear region, with a focus on government spending. Raleigh bureau reporter Molly Parker, city of Wilmington reporter Julian March and New Hanover County reporter Ashley Withers contribute to this blog.